Author: Leo H.
(Fresno, CA) A 53-year-old man was killed Monday night, December 8, in a Clinton Avenue accident after stepping into the roadway near Clinton and Brawley avenues, according to Fresno police. Officers say the man, identified as Jose Antonio, stepped off the sidewalk and into traffic. At that moment, an oncoming car struck him. EMS personnel responded quickly, but pronounced Antonio dead at the scene. Police noted that the driver remained at the location and cooperated with investigators. Authorities added that drugs and alcohol are not believed to have contributed to the collision. The investigation remains ongoing. Overview on the Clinton…
(Lindsay, CA) A driver was killed Monday night, December 8, in a State Route 137 crash at the intersection with State Route 65, where a two-vehicle collision also injured two others and caused a hazardous material spill. The crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. CHP says a 42-year-old woman drove a 2019 Nissan Rogue southbound on Highway 65 through a red light. At the same time, a 26-year-old man driving a 2026 Volvo tractor-trailer eastbound on State Route 137 proceeded through a green signal. Investigators say the Nissan failed to stop and entered the intersection, colliding with the Volvo. The…
(Temecula, CA) A 56-year-old man was killed Sunday evening, December 7, in a Jefferson Avenue collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deputies responded around 6:59 p.m. to Jefferson Avenue and Via Montezuma after reports of a major-injury crash. When they arrived, they found a pedestrian suffering from severe injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts by deputies and medical personnel, they pronounced the victim, identified as Michael McClellan of Menifee, dead at the scene. Deputies interviewed the driver involved, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials say no additional information is available at this time. Overview on…
(Panorama City, CA) A 19-year-old pedestrian was critically injured Tuesday night, December 9, in a Van Nuys Boulevard crash after being struck in a marked crosswalk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The collision occurred around 7:55 p.m. at Van Nuys Boulevard and Tupper Street. Police say the young man crossed inside the crosswalk when a white Toyota sedan struck him. The driver left and continued northbound without stopping. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division works to investigate the hit-and-run asks the public for information…
(San Diego, CA) A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized Thursday evening, December 11, after a Montezuma Road crash in the College East neighborhood. The collision occurred around 5:17 p.m. in the 6500 block of Montezuma Road just north of El Cajon Boulevard. Police say the woman crossed mid-block from south to north. At that moment, a 28-year-old man driving an eastbound Honda Accord struck her in the number one lane. The victim sustained several serious injuries, including fractures to her hip, pelvis, sacrum, and femur, along with a significant head laceration. Doctors determined her injuries as non-life-threatening. SDPD’s Traffic Division is…
(Buckeye, AZ) A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, December 9, in an 8th Street collision after being struck by a truck while walking in a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred near 8th Street and Monroe Avenue. Officers say the man walked within the crosswalk when the truck hit him. When paramedics arrived, they transported the victim to a local hospital with significant injuries. Police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Officials have not determined whether speed, distraction, or impairment contributed to the crash. Further information will be released as the investigation continues. Overview…
(Santa Clarita, CA) A 26-year-old man was found dead Wednesday morning, December 10, in a Needham Ranch Road accident that deputies are investigating as a fatal hit-and-run. Deputies responded shortly before 10 a.m. to Needham Ranch Road near Sierra Highway. They received reports of a person down in the roadway. Deputies pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Officials confirmed the victim to be Angel Negrete of Lancaster. Detectives currently work to determine what led up to the collision. The area remained active for several hours as investigators documented the scene and searched for potential evidence or witnesses. Overview on…
(Home Gardens, CA) A pedestrian suffered head trauma Wednesday afternoon, December 10, in a Magnolia Avenue accident after being struck while crossing the roadway. The call came in at around 4:22 p.m. at Magnolia Avenue and Neece Street. CHP says a sedan attempting to cross Magnolia struck the pedestrian. Corona Fire Department crews responded and assisted at the scene. Paramedics transported the victim to Riverside Community Hospital with a head injury. Officers detained the driver, but it was unclear whether an arrest would follow. Authorities temporarily shut down all lanes on Magnolia and reopened just before 5 p.m. Review on…
(Bellflower, CA) A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning, December 10, in an eastbound Artesia Freeway crash involving an SUV just west of the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway. Authorities received reports of the collision around 7:30 a.m. Responding officers found one person unresponsive in the roadway. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified the victim as Rigoberto Ruiz Raygoza. Authorities shut down the carpool and far-left lanes during the investigation. This created heavy traffic backups that stretched to the Long Beach (710) Freeway and prompted a SigAlert. CHP has not yet released details about how the crash occurred.…
(San Diego, CA) A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday evening in a Salmon River Road accident after being struck by a vehicle in Rancho Peñasquitos. The collision happened around 5:35 p.m. in the 12900 block of Salmon River Road. Investigators say a 51-year-old woman driving a northbound Toyota Camry collided with the rear tire of the cyclist. The driver reportedly told officers she “did not see” the bicyclist. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. SDPD said alcohol did not appear to be a factor. Traffic Division officers work to investigate the circumstances, and authorities urge anyone with information…